From:	Animesh Karna <karna AT pobox DOT upenn DOT edu>
Posted-Date:	Tue, 18 May 93 9:24:33 EDT
Subject:	A question about FSF license
To:	djgpp AT sun DOT soe DOT clarkson DOT edu
Date:	Tue, 18 May 93 9:24:33 EDT

I'm not sure I understand some details regarding the FSF license.  Suppose
I use a library that is covered by the FSF license: I link this library
into a program I am writing.  I am under the impression that this means that
my program then becomes a "derived work", and must also be distributed by
the FSF license (i.e., it must be free and I must include source code). 
What happens, however, if I use a commercial library (or any library not
covered by the FSF license) in addition to a library that is covered by the
FSF license?  Is this a no-no?  I get the impression that the source for
all libraries must be free and available.  

Is this correct?  Thanks!

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